Mississippi, US
Mississippi: Located in the southeastern United States, Mississippi is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly blues music, and its significant role in the American Civil Rights Movement.
About
Mississippi is a southern state bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico. It is known for its Deep South culture and significant contributions to American music.
Some key facts about Mississippi:
- Capital: Jackson
- Population: Around 3 million
- Area: 48,432 square miles (32nd largest state)
- Nickname: The Magnolia State
Mississippi contains fertile farmland, dense forests, and coastlines along the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The state experiences subtropical humid summers and mild winters. Major rivers include the Pearl River and Mississippi River.
The economy relies on agriculture, lumber, manufacturing, technology, and the military. Top products include cotton, soybeans, poultry, and catfish. Major cities are Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Poverty remains an issue throughout the state.
Mississippi is considered the birthplace of blues music and has a rich creative legacy. It is home to Delta bluesmen like B.B. King and literary greats like William Faulkner.
Popular attractions range from Elvis Presley’s Graceland to Mississippi River cruises to Gulf Coast beaches and casinos. Local cuisine features southern staples like fried catfish, barbecue, and sweet potatoes.
In summary, Mississippi offers an authentic taste of the rural Deep South through its music, literature, cuisine, and leisurely coastal lifestyle. Despite economic struggles, it remains a cultural force.
State Snapshot
Mississippi at a glance
Mississippi currently has 317 quality-checked populated place pages and 82 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
317
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
82
Open related pagesLargest city
JacksonPopulation 157,821
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Mississippi
| Population | 2,966,786 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 125443 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.11% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7504,-89.7504 |
| Legislative body | Mississippi Legislature |
| Named for | Mississippi River |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Capital | Jackson |
| Establishment | December 10, 1817 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00, America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:55:59 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 72℉ Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mississippi is located at 32°45'1"N 89°45'1"W (32.7504100, -89.7503600). It has 4 neighbors: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama.
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The largest city of Mississippi is Jackson with a population of 157,821. Other cities include, Gulfport population 71,438, West Gulfport population 71,329, Auburn population 60,258 and Southaven population 56,644. See all Mississippi cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Mississippi (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Mississippi.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Hinds | 157,821 |
| Gulfport | Harrison | 71,438 |
| West Gulfport | Harrison | 71,329 |
| Auburn | Lee | 60,258 |
| Southaven | De Soto | 56,644 |
| Biloxi | Harrison | 46,127 |
| Hattiesburg | Forrest | 45,806 |
| Olive Branch | De Soto | 39,646 |
| Tupelo | Lee | 38,303 |
| Meridian | Lauderdale | 36,011 |
| Greenville | Washington | 28,315 |
| Horn Lake | De Soto | 27,282 |
| Pearl | Rankin | 26,560 |
| Madison | Madison | 25,701 |
| Starkville | Oktibbeha | 25,540 |
| Brandon | Rankin | 24,396 |
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Weather
Rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day Forecast- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Attala County
- Jefferson County
- Leflore County
- Adams County
- Claiborne County
- Marshall County
- Smith County
- Carroll County
- Hancock County
- Wilkinson County
- Prentiss County
- Choctaw County
- Yazoo County
- Quitman County
- Forrest County
- Lawrence County
- Yalobusha County
- Greene County
- Harrison County
- Coahoma County
- Tunica County
- Lowndes County
- Winston County
- Madison County
- Itawamba County
- Webster County
- Union County
- Grenada County
- Sunflower County
- Kemper County
- Lamar County
- Benton County
- Stone County
- Newton County
- Humphreys County
- Simpson County
- Lee County
- Tippah County
- Noxubee County
- Sharkey County
- Panola County
- Bolivar County
- Tishomingo County
- Jefferson Davis County
- Tallahatchie County
- Jones County
- Chickasaw County
- Covington County
- Issaquena County
- Wayne County
- Rankin County
- Alcorn County
- Lauderdale County
- Pike County
- Franklin County
- Lincoln County
- Perry County
- Monroe County
- George County
- Copiah County
- Calhoun County
- Neshoba County
- Pontotoc County
- Tate County
- Pearl River County
- Hinds County
- Amite County
- Montgomery County
- Lafayette County
- Holmes County
- Walthall County
- Washington County
- Clarke County
- Scott County
- Oktibbeha County
- Warren County
- Marion County
- Leake County
- DeSoto County
- Clay County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,797,114 | - | census |
| 1920 | 1,790,618 | -0.36% | census |
| 1930 | 2,009,821 | 10.91% | census |
| 1940 | 2,183,796 | 7.97% | census |
| 1950 | 2,178,914 | -0.22% | census |
| 1960 | 2,178,141 | -0.04% | census |
| 1970 | 2,216,912 | 1.75% | census |
| 1980 | 2,520,638 | 12.05% | census |
| 1990 | 2,573,216 | 2.04% | census |
| 2000 | 2,844,658 | 9.54% | census |
| 2010 | 2,967,297 | 4.13% | census |
| 2011 | 2,978,731 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,983,816 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,988,711 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,990,468 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,988,471 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,987,938 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,988,510 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,981,020 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,976,149 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,966,786 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Mississippi (198)
People born in Mississippi, including jazz tenor saxophonist and sometimes clarinetist Lester Young, blues singer and songwriter Lil Green, blues musician Gus Cannon, .
More notable people
- Thomas Watt Gregory (American lawyer (1861-1933)) he was born in 06/11/1861
- Jimmy Reed (American blues musician and songwriter) he was born in 06/09/1925
- Mildrette Netter (athletics competitor) she was born in 16/06/1948
- Mushulatubbee (Choctaw Chief) he was born in 01/01/1770
- Jarboe (Singer, long-time member of Swans) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Sonny Boy Williamson II (American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Archie Moore (American boxer (1913-1998)) he was born in 13/12/1913
- Lucille Bogan (American blues singer) she was born in 01/04/1897
- Eddie Willis (African-American soul musician) he was born in 03/06/1936
- Troy H. Middleton (United States Army general) he was born in 12/10/1889
- Henry Sloan (African American Delta blues musician) he was born in 01/01/1870
- Arthur Crudup (American recording artist; Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 24/08/1905
- Max Palmer (American professional wrestler and actor (1927-1984)) he was born in 02/11/1927
- Babe Stovall (American Delta blues singer and songwriter) he was born in 14/10/1907
- Rogue (fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics)
- Big Daddy Kinsey (American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player) he was born in 18/03/1927
- Hardin Richard Runnels (American politician (1820-1873)) he was born in 30/08/1820
- Bob Curtis (American dancer) he was born in 01/09/1925
Mississippi Counties (more)
Hinds County
county in Mississippi, United States
Harrison County
county in Mississippi, United States
De Soto County
county in Mississippi, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 |
| Harrison County | 208,801 |
| De Soto County | 173,323 |
| Rankin County | 155,975 |
| Jackson County | 143,802 |
| Madison County | 106,871 |
| Lee County | 85,466 |
| Forrest County | 75,009 |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 |
| Jones County | 67,993 |
| Lamar County | 64,165 |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 |
| Pearl River County | 55,876 |
| Lafayette County | 54,408 |
| Oktibbeha County | 49,789 |
| Hancock County | 48,000 |
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